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Recall a sequence of digits in order. Tests verbal working memory span (Miller's Magic 7).

Site Record
11 digits
Ranked Players
25
Record Set
Aug 2026

All-Time Rankings

Higher is better

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Rank Player Location Score
#1
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AhmetYasin GOLD
๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท Tรผrkiye 11 digits
#2
S
Santiago T. SILVER
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด Colombia 11 digits
#3
Z
Zachary D. BRONZE
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States 10 digits
#4
A
ann
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States 10 digits
#5
A
Alejandro
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Spain 10 digits
#6
T
Tom P.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States 9 digits
#7
S
Son L.
๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ Vietnam 9 digits
#8
K
Krystian
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง United Kingdom 9 digits
#9
P
Pedro M.
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Brazil 9 digits
#10
T
Tรญnh N.
๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ Vietnam 8 digits
#11
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ๅฐๆ†ฉ
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan 8 digits
#12
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MR W.
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Italy 8 digits
#13
J
john A.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States 8 digits
#14
S
Shaun G.
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Australia 8 digits
#15
E
Elias O.
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France 8 digits
#16
A
Ashkan G.
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท Iran 8 digits
#17
B
Brandon P.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Canada 7 digits
#18
A
Abderrahman F.
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Morocco 7 digits
#19
S
So A.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States 7 digits
#20
U
Uthman U.
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Nigeria 6 digits
#21
M
Mikayla
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Australia 6 digits
#22
A
austen P.
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ New Zealand 6 digits
#23
D
denn B.
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ Philippines 6 digits
#24
L
Luis P.
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Mexico 6 digits
#25
L
Liam O.
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Australia 5 digits

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Digit Span - Score Guide & Analysis

What is a good Digit Span score?

Level Score Range
Exceptional 12+ digits
Excellent 10โ€“11 digits
Above Avg 8โ€“9 digits
Average 6โ€“7 digits
Below Avg 4โ€“5 digits
Low โ‰ค 3 digits
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Digit span is mediated primarily by the phonological loop and is one of the most stable working memory measures across adulthood. WAIS-IV normative data shows a mean forward span of 6โ€“7 and slight decline beginning around age 55.

What does the Digit Span test measure?

Digit Span presents a sequence of digits that you must repeat in order (forward span). The sequence grows by one after each correct recall. It directly tests the phonological loop - your ability to temporarily maintain a verbal sequence using auditory rehearsal. It is a standard subtest of clinical intelligence batteries including the WAIS-IV and WISC-V.

How to improve your Digit Span score

  • โ†’ Group digits into triplets as they appear: 8-3-7-1-4-9 becomes 837 + 149.
  • โ†’ Create a rhythm - adding meter to a sequence significantly improves retention.
  • โ†’ Avoid mouthing the digits aloud; subvocal rehearsal is sufficient and faster.
  • โ†’ Backward digit span (not tested here) is generally 2 digits shorter and tests additional executive function.
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